Surviving Jack. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 2012 book, I Suck at Girls
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I Suck at Girls
Justin Halpern, 2012
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Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, 2014

Taking place in 1991, the show unfolds in Southern California and focuses on Jack Dunlevy, an ex-military individual known for his no-nonsense attitude. When his wife opts to attend law school, Jack takes on the role of a full-time parent to their teenagers, Frankie and Rachel. However, he adopts an unconventional approach to parenting, attempting to keep his kids in line in his own unique way.


Lucifer. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1989 comic book, Lucifer: Devil in the Gateway
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Lucifer: Devil in the Gateway
Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, 1989
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Tom Kapinos, 2016-

The series focuses on Lucifer Morningstar, a beautiful and powerful angel who was cast out of Heaven for his betrayal. Becoming increasingly bored and unhappy with his life down there in Hell. But with his stubbornness and selfishness, he ends up getting the detective confused with who he actually is. As the events unfold, several celestial and demonic threats come to Los Angeles.


The Soloist. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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The Soloist
Steve López, 2008
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Joe Wright, 2009

In 2005, Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life.


Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2008 comic book, Rodrick Rules
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Rodrick Rules
Jeff Kinney, 2008
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David Bowers, 2011

Wimpy Greg Heffley, now in seventh grade, thinks he has it all together. He has mastered middle school and gotten rid of the Cheese Touch. However, Greg’s older brother, Rodrick, is itching to cut him down to size. He gets the perfect opportunity when their mother tries to force the boys to bond.


Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2009 comic book, Dog Days
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Dog Days
Jeff Kinney, 2009
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David Bowers, 2012

It’s summertime, and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg’s dad has other plans: He’s decided that some father-son bonding time is in order. Desperate to prevent his dad from ruining summer vacation, Greg pretends he has a job at a ritzy country club. But Greg’s plan backfires, leaving him in the middle of embarrassing mishaps and a camping trip gone wrong.


Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2009 comic book, The Last Straw
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The Last Straw
Jeff Kinney, 2009
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David Bowers, 2012

It’s summertime, and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg’s dad has other plans: He’s decided that some father-son bonding time is in order. Desperate to prevent his dad from ruining summer vacation, Greg pretends he has a job at a ritzy country club. But Greg’s plan backfires, leaving him in the middle of embarrassing mishaps and a camping trip gone wrong.


Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2004 comic book
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney, 2004
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Thor Freudenthal, 2010

Greg Heffley, an 11-year-old who constantly fights with his teenage brother Rodrick and younger brother Manny, is apprehensive about beginning middle school. To his bewilderment, Rowley is suspended from Safety Patrol, but Greg eventually confesses the truth to him, offering it as a joke.